📘 Geography Optional – Paper I
Page 14 – Settlement Geography: Rural & Urban Patterns
Q1. Define Settlement Geography. (10 Marks)
- Study of human habitation
- Distribution patterns
- Rural & Urban settlements
- Settlement hierarchy
Q2. Explain the types of Rural Settlements. (15 Marks)
- Dispersed
- Nucleated
- Linear
- Clustered
Q3. Discuss factors influencing rural settlement patterns. (15 Marks)
- Relief
- Water availability
- Soil fertility
- Security & social structure
Q4. Differentiate between Rural and Urban Settlements. (10 Marks)
| Rural | Urban |
|---|---|
| Primary activities | Secondary & tertiary activities |
| Low density | High density |
Q5. Explain Central Place Theory (Christaller). (15 Marks)
- Hexagonal market areas
- Hierarchy of settlements
- Threshold & range
Q6. Discuss Burgess Concentric Zone Model. (15 Marks)
- CBD
- Transition zone
- Working-class zone
- Residential zone
- Commuter zone
Q7. What is Sector Model (Hoyt)? (10 Marks)
- Growth along transport corridors
- Sectoral expansion
Q8. Explain Multiple Nuclei Model. (10 Marks)
- Multiple growth centers
- Industrial & commercial hubs
Q9. Discuss urban problems in developing countries. (15 Marks)
- Slums
- Traffic congestion
- Pollution
- Housing shortage
Q10. Evaluate smart city initiatives in India. (15 Marks)
- Infrastructure improvement
- Digital governance
- Sustainability focus
- Implementation challenges
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